PHYS 170 : General Physics I
Credits
4Class Hours
Class Hours4 lecturePrerequisites
“C” or higher or concurrent enrollment in MATH 241.
Corequisites
Recommended Prep
Previous Physics or Calculus experience suggested but not required. Previous Algebra experience strongly recommended.
Semester Offered
FallDescription
This course is the first half of a two-semester introduction to the fundamentals of physics and will cover kinematics, dynamics, energy, collisions and momentum, rotation, waves and sounds, as well as select topics on material properties and thermodynamics. Lectures and problem-solving will regularly use the mathematical tools of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and calculus.
Designations
Diversification: Physical Sciences — DP